It seems that the rush to avail the Cash for Clunkers program is slowing down despite the additional funding provided by the U.S. government. Compared to the consumer response during its inauguration last July 27, it seems that the sense of urgency by the people to avail of the program has sorely diminished.

Apparently this is because of the additional funding. With the new influx of funds for the program, there is no rush needed to avail of the said deal. People are taking their sweet time or may have decided to forego the said car rebate program due to financial weights. So does this mean that the motorists have set aside the Cash for Clunkers program opportunity?

For now, it seems that people feel no rush to avail of the program. The scenario is the same for a new gadget released in the market. Rushing to get one is the only thing in any consumer’s mind. Now however, with an abundance of resources in the form of funding, people don’t have to worry about running out of funding. There is plenty to spare so why bother to be affected by it?

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The Cash for Clunkers program that encourages people to trade-in their old cars has been the talk of the town the past weeks but apparently, not all people can be apart of it, because the condition and quality of their cars. Also, others are apprehensive since they are afraid that they may get cheated out of the actual salvage value they could get for their car. But now, DamagedCars.com offers a special deal, something that should entice car owners to get the right cash for their old vehicle even if they don’t intend to avail of the Cash for Clunkers program.

DamagedCars.com will make an offer on used vehicles, regardless of what it is and even if customers don’t intend to purchase a new vehicle. If the offer is accepted, DamagedCars.com can pick up the car anywhere nationwide for free.

That seems to be a tempting offer. There are some people who want to let go of their cars without necessarily getting another vehicle in return. A great option for those cars that do not fall under the categories set forth by the said rebate program, the DamagedCars.com looks reasonable enough to get the appropriate amount due for your old vehicles.

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The celebrated Cash for Clunkers program is more complex than one would think. At least concerning the dealers, there is a fine print which states that “All trade-ins must be disabled and scrapped by a disposal facility that is a part of the End of Life Vehicle Solutions program and has been approved by the NHTSA.”

This means that in order to avail of the Cash for Clunkers program, dealers need to properly dispose of traded-in cars, meaning that they still have to add another area of business when it comes to operations. But thanks to disposal facilities such as JunkMyCar.com, the process has been sub-contracted, making sure that the requirements of the CARS rebate program are properly addressed.

The benefits Junk my Car offers to dealers include ensuring they receive the Disposal Facility Certification Form, determining the scrap value that will be passed on to the customer, and receiving payment for each vehicle removed.

Hence, for the consumers thinking of availing of the Cash for Clunkers Program, make sure that the dealer you are negotiating with has the proper means of properly processing your intent to avail of the special rebate program. Better yet, inquire if they have an affiliation with Junk my Car, a free junk vehicle removal service that facilitates the removal of cars, trucks, and motorcycles in the United States and Canada.

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Internet marketing and SEO practices have been known to be the best way to market your business online and one testimony to that respect is that of the strategy being employed by Santa Fe Ford. One factor that can be trace to this is the fact that more people are turning to the web to find used cars and this seems to be the secret weapon of Greg Waitcus, Vice President, Santa Fe Ford.

As you are well aware, most car companies today are desperately hanging on to dear life, much brought about the recession. While the “Cash for Clunkers” deal is being seen as a catalyst to change all that, used cars may yet offer something better as far as trade-in value is concerned.

And should that be the case, it would not be surprising in some cases where some cars may be bought at higher prices compared to the trade-in value that was set by the government when it comes to the CARS rebate program.

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Here is something that consumers will find handy. With the “Cash for Clunker” program taking center stage, one thing in people’s minds is on whether to avail of it or not. Edmunds.com announces its own version of calculating the feasibility of the said program, something that can ultimately aid them in deciding on availing or passing based on their budget and evaluation.

We have seen a lot of these calculators and tutorials to get to know the Cash for Clunkers program better. However, it seems that Edmunds.com’s version offers something broader as you can actually see potential vehicles before limiting yourself to one car make. Their version returns a comprehensive list of eligible trade-in vehicles, suggested replacement vehicles and answers to frequently asked questions which should make decision-making quite easier.

To date, a lot of people are still groping for form on whether to avail of this program or not. With this new calculator, you can pretty much sum up and compare if it is indeed worth availing or not. But one thing that is for sure, you have to decide fast since you car options may start to dwindle should other motorists decide to avail of the car rebate program.

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Hyundai was the first one to honor the cash for clunkers program and it looks like the gamble is paying off. Out of all the cars that were preferred by car buyers after the trade-in, Hyundai Elantra stood tall. The Elantra topped the likes of other cars such as Ford and Dodge. Hyundai accounted for 41% while Ford 32%.

Apparently the price disparity had a bearing here. After the trade-in, they Hyundai Elantra ran a total cost of $8,620. Remember, though many people are hesitant on what car to get after the car rebate program, they will always consider the cost of the new vehicle. Though there will be exceptions such as brand preference, hard times means wiser buying.

Ford ran second but it still had quite a number of buyers. So if other car manufacturers should follow, who knows which other car would make the grade? Again, it depends on the price after discount, something which for now, points motorists to the Hyundai Elantra.

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The Cash for Clunkers has been approved and the next step that many are certainly awaiting would be the list of vehicles that qualify for the said program. The list of cars have been released but this early, the terms of the deal are not the ideal.

Surely, vehicles still operating satisfactory may be better off being sold by owners or even trading it in. Whichever course of action a car owner may choose, it certainly looks ideal if this Cash for Clunkers Rebate program is the final guidelines issued:

• It will offer no more than $4,500 to new car buyers.
• It will require the trade-in vehicle to be crushed (which means that owners will not collect any trade-in value.)
• Cars to be scrapped would have to have EPA combined fuel economy ratings of 18 miles per gallon or less, and the new vehicle purchased must earn better mileage.
• The participant must have owned the “clunker” for one year.

Vehicles:

• 1996 Honda Passport ($1,227)
• 1997 Lincoln Continental ($1,179)
• 1998 Chevrolet Silverado ($3,378)
• 1995 Audi A6 ($1,261)
• 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser ($4,042)

“This legislation attempts to offer a benefit for the environment and to spur vehicle sales, but the reality is that it does neither very well,” asserted Edmunds.com CEO Jeremy Anwyl. “In terms of vehicle sales, the only consumers who will be interested are those willing to take no more than $4,500 for their current car and yet be financially able to buy a new one – quite a narrow profile.”

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